Testimonials

“Django totally lives up to his name: He is a great player and instructor. Like lots of perennially intermediate players, I would play for a while, hit a plateau (always the same plateau) and put my guitar down. When I started taking lessons from Django, he kept introducing me to things — riffs, songs, explanations — that steadily improved my playing. Django wanted me to learn and made sure I did — and he made it fun every step of the way. He is a great instructor.” -Scott B.

"Django was my first true songwriting hero in high school. I knew all the words to every song on 'Our One Mistake' before he ever knew who I was. After attending countless TOC shows, I finally worked up the courage to ask him for songwriting lessons. He sat with me patiently, socratically leading me to think as a composer & accompanist. Now, 8 years after we met regularly, he still recommends me for jobs in the industry. I owe many of my musical victories to the foundations that he instilled in me. Lessons with Django are an in investment in your musical future. Seriously, go for it." -Matt P.

“The Triangle is blessed with an abundance of amazing musical talent. But for my money, Django Haskins is at the top of the heap. I was already a rabid Old Ceremony and Au Pair fan (like everyone else in my family). But when I found out I could actually study songwriting with Django, it was like being told that I could study writing with Michael Lewis or take tennis lessons from Serena WIlliams. My time with Django was both wonderfully gratifying and extremely productive. But more important, it was fun! Every hour flew by and I always looked forward to the next one. I still look forward to the next one.” -Misha A.

“I would unreservedly recommend Django, and have, of course...many times over the years.  My daughter studied guitar with him from late middle all through high school.  While Maddie has some very real musical abilities, she was not a particularly diligent student. Nevertheless she loved her lessons and Django was patient, thoughtful and very very observant.  He has a wonderful knack for finding the right pieces to challenge and inspire.  He is also very focused and consistent, a true pleasure to work with.  My daughter has a skill for life..one which gives her expression and pleasure and which she continues to use.” -Stephanie H.

“My daughter has studied guitar, bass, and songwriting with Django for several years now.  Django is a wonderful human being, a very accomplished musician, and an effective, inspiring, kind, and fun teacher.  A gem!” -Rachel G.

“Django Haskins is the man! Great guitar teacher and great all around guy. I took lessons with him growing up and could not be more grateful for all the knowledge and life-long love for the guitar that was passed on to me! Rock on!” -Harrison E.

"I've been trying to learn guitar for decades and, now in mid-life, I started lessons seriously with Django. Not only is he an extremely accomplished musician, but he knows how to teach people of all ages and how to keep it FUN! I am motivated, eager for every lesson, and am learning in perfect increments. Django has an understanding of how people learn that is critical. He's patient, smart, funny, warm-hearted -- and, of course, highly recommended." -Wil W.